Obituaries

Kamari Lei Snowden

March 20, 2019

Snowden, Kamari Lei, 28, passed away March 20, 2019. She was a customer service representative. She is survived by her parents Mimi Snowden and Darnell Cantrell; children, Ja'niyah and Amari Pervis; and sister Karina Snowden. Visitation will be 11 a....

Katie Gilbert

March 19, 2019

Katie Gilbert, 84, passed away on march 19, 2019. Services will be Saturday, March 23, 2019 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at 2nd Baptist Church, 401 Jefferson Street, Taylorsville, Kentucky. Interment wi...

Willie C. Jackson

March 18, 2019

Jackson, Willie C., 66, passed away March 18, 2019. He is survived by his sister Rutha Mae Berry and brother Willie D. Jackson. Visitation begins 10 a.m. Saturday at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St. with the funeral service to...

Frank "Foots" Irvin, III

March 18, 2019

Frank Irvin, III "Foots", 71, passed away on March 18, 2018. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2019 at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the church....

Frankie Pearl Reed

March 18, 2019

Frankie Pearl Reed, 73, passed away on March 18, 2019. Funeral will be 12 noon Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church....

Sequaion Suree Clark

March 13, 2019

Clark, Sequaion Suree, 39, passed away March 13, 2019. She is survived by her children Cornelius Langston, Jr., DaShaun Clark, Howard London, Jr. and Keyanna Rox; siblings, Dortanya Clark, Tanisha Sykes, Sanethia Ellis and Stephanie Pratt; and her fa...

William Thomas Murrell

March 11, 2019

Murrell, William Thomas, 68, passed away March 11, 2019. He is survived by his children, Derrick, Gadda, Godde and William Small; and his siblings Michael, James and Barbara Murrell. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rodgers Awkard & Lyons Fune...

Brenda Denise Cooper

March 8, 2019

Cooper, Brenda Denise, 50, passed away March 8, 2019. She is survived by two children, Breanna and Summer Cooper. Visitation will begin 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston St., followed by the funeral ser...

Brenda Denise Cooper

March 8, 2019

Brenda Denise Cooper, 50, passed away on March 8, 2019. Services will be Saturday, March 23, 2019 with visitation beginning at 3 p.m. and funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Nichelle Hutchison

March 7, 2019

Hutchison, Nichelle, 43, passed away March 7, 2019. She is survived by her father George Able; son, Deshawn White; and siblings Jamie Duncan, George Hutchison and Brian Able; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 12 p.m. Thursday and Funeral: 2 p.m. ...

Harry III Lawless

February 27, 2019

Lawless, Harry III, 34, passed away February 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Latoya Lawless; 10 children; his parents Wanda and Timothy Brown; his siblings, Sallie Weaver, Tiffany McDonald-Drake, Alex Lawless, Allen Cartwright and Donte Elliott...

Roy J. Petty, Sr.

February 23, 2019

Petty, Roy J. Sr., 78, passed away February 23, 2019. He is survived by his children, Alice, Tammy, Jana, Dana, Precious, Roy Jr., and Brittany Petty, Melody, Jade and Curtis Shepherd, Sonya Glover, and Derron Owens; sisters, Daisy and Margaret Petty...

Aldean Taylor (Smothers)

February 21, 2019

Taylor, Aldean (Smothers), 69, passed away February 21, 2019. She was a bus driver trainer at JCPS. She is survived by her husband James W. Taylor; two children, Leonard D. Taylor and Netney Taylor; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ...

Melissa Ann (Greenfield ) Dickey

February 21, 2019

Dickey, Melissa Ann (Greenfield), 49, passed away February 21, 2019. She was a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She is survived by her daughter, Christien Russell; sisters, Mary Joe Linker and Donna Doepp; and brother, Ronnie Greenfield. Memorial Serv...

Levolia Smiley

February 21, 2019

Smiley, Levolia, 58, passed away February 21, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Mildren Ross; children, Levolia Florence, Ricky Griffin, Levolia, Atwan, Al, and Terrell Baker, Martice, Tony, and Azaria Garrett; sisters Sheila and Sandra Elliott; br...

Kailyn Capri Jordan

February 20, 2019

Jordan, Kailyn Capri, 23, passed away February 20, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Jordyn Rice; sister, parents, Veronica Moore and William D. Jordan; sister, Saraeya Jordan; brothers, William and Joseph Moore. Visitation begins 11 a.m. Friday...

Donald Dwayne Carson

February 20, 2019

Carson, Donald Dwayne, 72, passed away February 20, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was a member of Good Shepard Catholic Church. He is survived by his faithful wife of 43 years, Shirley M. Carson; children, Cedric Carson, Eric Carson, Edward Bolde...

Zion Joziah Pennix

February 17, 2019

Pennix, Zion Joziah, 7 years of age, passed away February 17, 2019. He is survived by his mother Raushanah Pennix and father Geoffery Martin; three sisters and five brothers; grandparents, Rosalind Pennix, Robert Smith, Geoffery Woods, St., Rochelle ...

James Edward Dillon

February 15, 2019

Dillon, James Edward, 70, passed away February 15, 2019. He is survived by his children, Anthony, James, Chaka, Olivia, Demetrice, Almeda and Antwyon Murrell; siblings, Stella Walker, Patricia Kellan, Wanda Bowman, Larry, Anthony, Earl and Annetta Di...

Eric James Flanigan

February 11, 2019

48, passed away on February 11, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Carolyn Alexander and Floyd Flanigan, Sr.; and his siblings, Melissa Flanigan and Floyd Flanigan, Jr. Services will be Monday, February 18, 2019 with visitation at 10 a.m. and funer...

Juanita Woods

February 10, 2019

86, passed away on February 10, 2019. She is survived by her spouse Lindberg Sr.; eight children, Barry (wife Shannon), Gheletta, Victoria, Cleo, Lindberg Jr., Lizzie, Geoffrey, and Wendy; they blessed her with 32 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchil...

Frank Albert Miller

February 10, 2019

Miller, Frank Albert, 80, passed away on February 10, 2018. Services will be Friday, February 15, 2019 with visitation beginning at 12 noon and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Interment: Green Mea...

Dorothe Jean Butler

February 2, 2019

79, passed away on February 2, 2019. Services will be Thursday, February 7, 2019 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Professional services by Rodgers-A...

Richard Eugene Gaines

February 1, 2019

46, passed away on February 1, 2019. He is survived by his children Richard Gaines, Taevawn Adams, Ricardo Gaines, Princess T. Drake, and Beatrice Gaines; parents, Rick Brown, and Christina Gaines; siblings, Angelica Finch, Tracey Finch, Kevin Gaines...

Christy Allise Kelso

January 31, 2019

Christy Kelso was born in Louisville Ky on February 20, 1995 to Angelica Brown and the late Christopher Lewis Kelso. She was a very smart young lady who was a graduate of Western High School. She was loved by everyone and aspired to be a Veterinarian...

Melissa Louise Dickerson

January 30, 2019

31, passed away on January 30, 2018. She is survived by her parents Paul Jinks and Rhonda Simmons; siblings, Cora Dickerson, Dorothy Dickerson, Liquesha Dickerson, Roberta Simmons, Lee'Anna Simmons, Terry Dickerson, Sr., Janay Jinks, and Jaleesa Madd...

Rev. Dr. T. Vaughn Walker

January 26, 2019

Rev. Dr. T. Vaughn Walker, PhD, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Since 1984 he has served as Pastor of First Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was elected the first African-American tenured professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminar...

Emma Sue Jones

January 20, 2019

82, passed away on January 20, 2019. She is survived by her children, , Evelyn Hill, Detroit, MI, Agneast, Jr., Town Creek, AL, Beverlyn Stover, Louisville, KY, Geroine Jones, Detroit, MI, Helen Neal, Joann Keen, Malcolm Jones, and Tashia Jones all o...

Larry Allen Hamilton

January 20, 2019

Hamilton, Larry Allen, 39, passed away on January 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife Linda Hamilton; parents, Larry Denny and Myrtle Hamilton; and siblings, Lisa Denny, Gwendolyn Denny-Fee, Robert Hamilton and John Hamilton. Funeral will be 1 p.m. ...

Patrick Eugene Thomas

January 16, 2019

Thomas, Patrick Eugene, 48, passed away on January 16, 2019. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Drive with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the c...

Roy Herman Little, Sr.

January 15, 2019

68, passed away on January 15, 2019. He is survived by his children Roya Little, William Little, and Roy H. Little, Jr.; two brothers, John Little and Jerry Little; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Servi...

Nicole Michelle Long

January 14, 2019

49, passed away on January 14, 2019. She is survived by her husband John Long, Sr.; seven children, Craig Lewis, Gregory Lewis, John Long, Jr., Danyale Long, Aqua Long, Ajia Long, and Nicole J. Long; parents, Franklin and Marilyn Lewis, Jr.; siblings...

Kenneth Lavelle Wilson

January 14, 2019

53, passed away on January 14, 2019. He is survived by his siblings, Phillip Wilson, Paul Wilson, Lashonda Mitchell, and Devin Stringer. Services will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow a...

Felicia Keith Major

January 13, 2019

73, passed away on January 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Swinsen. She is survived by her two siblings Nora Johnson and Apostle Raymond Keith Jr. (Joan); and two grandchildren, Jazmynn and Michael Swinsen. She was a member ...

Mable Estella Searcy

January 12, 2019

81, passed away on January 12, 2019. She is survived by her children Gloria Walker, Phyllis Searsy-Griggs (John), and Pamela Searsy-Simms (Kevin); siblings, Margaret Hopkins, Marshall Stone, and James Bledsoe; six grandchildren, and seven great-grand...

Bobby Luther Stewart

January 12, 2019

77, passed away on January 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife Romonia Stewart; children, Tonya Carson, Terry Stewart, Kenneth Stewart, and Anthony Bland; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be 12 noon Saturday, ...

Racynnio Rankin

January 9, 2019

20, passed away on January 9, 2019. Services will be Monday, January 14, 2019 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at 4th Avenue United Methodist Church, 318 W. St. Catherine Street. Interment will be in Green ...

Calvin Long, Jr.

January 9, 2019

70, passed away on January 9, 2019. He is survived by his children Lamont Dunn, Latanya Humphrey, Calynda Long, Connie Riley, Terri Cowden, Lashonda Moore, Lyncoya Clay, Calvin Everett, Yahaziah Sarver, Latisha Reed, Lanise Lockridge, Ange Long, Shaw...

Ruth Yvonne Peal Sleets

January 8, 2019

62, of Louisville, KY, passed away on January 8, 2019. She was known as “Peaches” to her family and friends. Well-loved and touched many in life. Ruth was born in Louisville on February 19, 1956 to Irma Sleets and Julius Brown. Ruth was a stro...

Helen Jean Thomas

January 6, 2019

60, passed away on January 6, 2019. She is survived by her children Gordon Gardner, Jr, Jacory Gardner, and Jeannika Gardner; brother, Keith Reed, Sr.; and three grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday, January 22, 2019 with visitation beginning at 1...

James R. Offutt, Jr.

January 3, 2019

40, passed away on January 3, 2019. He is survived by his children Romeo, Julia, November, James III, and Jamesha Offut, and Aaliyah Mudd; mother, Ida Offutt; and one grandchild. Services will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 with visitation beginning a...

Jyronna T. Bullitt

December 10, 2018

48, passed away on December 10, 2018. He is survived by his mother Rosetta Bullitt; siblings, Harold Henry, John Bullitt, Chet Bullitt, Corey Bullitt, Janice Williams, Diane Bullitt Wilson, Judy Bullitt Washington, Audrey Bullitt Reeves, and Jill Bul...

Anthony Ray Parrish

December 5, 2018

67, passed away on December 5, 2018. Services will be Thursday, December 13, 2018 with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. and funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Baptist Church, 1018 S. 15th Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard ...

Charles C. Herd

December 5, 2018

59, passed away on December 5, 2018. He is survived by his cousin Pamela Robinson. Services will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 with visitation at 1 p.m. and funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. ...

Robert Allen Edmonds

December 3, 2018

62, passed away on December 3, 2018. Services will be Thursday, December 13, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. ...

Donrika Cheyenne Carr

December 1, 2018

Carr, Donrika Cheyenne, 27, passed away on December 1, 2018. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Genesis Untied Methodist Church, 300 N. 42nd Street with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the...

Vickie Jenell Ford

November 30, 2018

47, passed away on November 30, 2018. Services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Southern Star Baptist Church, 2304 Algonquin Pkwy. Interment will be in Green Meadows ...

Juanita W. Adams

November 24, 2018

68, passed away on November 24, 2018. She is survived by her children Earnest Adams, III and Tonia Adams; brothers, Johnny Williamson (Brenda), and James Wickliff; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, December 1, 2...

Allen Wesley Smith

November 23, 2018

59, passed away on November 23, 2018. Services will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2973 Wilson Avenue. Professional services by Rodgers-Awka...

Gregory Elliott

November 22, 2018

59, passed away on November 22, 2018. Services will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Greater Isreal Baptist church, 1509 Magazine Street. Professional services by Rodgers-Aw...

Francis Edgar Cox, Jr.

November 21, 2018

76, passed away on November 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Barbara Cox; mother, Alene Cox Young; siblings, Charles Gould, Theresa Joseph, Vickie, George (Connie), Maurice Johnson, Angela Duling, and Geralyn Cox. Services w...

Mathis Lee Bell, Jr.

November 21, 2018

Bell, Mathis Lee Jr., 48, passed away on November 21, 2018. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

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John Lee Venson

November 18, 2018

59, passed away on November 18, 2018. Services will be Monday, December 3, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Canaan Christian Church, 2840 Hikes Lane. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Professio...

Mark Anthony Cotton

November 10, 2018

Mark Anthony Cotton, 53, passed away on November 10, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Tiara Cotton; brothers, Andre Cotton and Brandon Martin; and three grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 with visitation beginning a...

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Peter Anthony Cox

October 10, 2018

Cox, Peter Anthony, 69, passed away on October 10, 2018. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Moore) Cox; daughters Stephanie-Cox-Oliver (Mark), and Regina Cox; brother, James Cox, Jr.; sister-in-laws, Arwilda Allen, Barba...

Carolyn Denise Murphy

September 27, 2018

Murphy, Carolyn Denise, 55, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband Earl Murphy; children, Earl Murphy, Jr.; Quinta Watson (Ezekiel), Dana Watson, and Charles Bunton; brother, Ronald Watson; and five grandchildren....

Margaret Ann Tolley

September 26, 2018

65, passed away on September 26, 2018. She is survived by her son Levar Tolley; sisters; Debra Eleby (Willie), and Theresa Nawabi (Asad); and brothers, Michael Tolley, and Keith Tolley. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 with visit...

Jesse Clay Neal, Sr.

September 26, 2018

Neal, Jesse Clay Sr., 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He is survived by his children Jesse Neal, Jr., Talitha Neal, Lake Langdon, Litika Neal-Riley (Kelly), Clayshon Neal (Diana), Sherri Saunders, and Latoya Neal; sisters, Bernice B...

Christopher Mathias Johnson

September 22, 2018

Johnson, Christopher Mathias, 46, passed away on September 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife Sharonda R. Johnson; and parents, Wallace Johnson and Justina Johnson. Funeral services will be Friday, September 28, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10...

Anthony DuWayne LaRue

September 20, 2018

LaRue, Anthony DuWayne, 56, passed away on September 20, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Benita J. Denny; son, Anthony DuWayne LaRue II; and siblings, Pamela J. Brown and Lovest E. Brown Jr. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen...

Terrance Eugene Fugett, Sr.

September 7, 2018

Terrance E. Fugett, Sr., 47, passed away on September 7, 2018. He is survived by his children Ronald Ford, Tyona Fugett, and Terrance Fugett, Jr.; father, Larry Fugett; sister, Jackie Dean; and brother, Jovvon Knight. Services will be held on Saturda...

Kenneth Ray Peyton Carter

September 6, 2018

Carter, Kenneth Ray Peyton, 22, passed away on September 6, 2018. He is survived by his son Noah Carter; fiancee, Paige V. Christmon, parents, Kenneth Peyton and Cynthia Carter; five sisters; and three brothers. Funeral services will begin Friday Sep...

Elnoria Mayfield

August 22, 2018

Mayfield, Elnoria, 77, passed away August 22, 2018. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a retired employee of Ford Motor Co. She is survived by her sisters, Lula Russell and Patricia Morris. Visitation will begin 11 am Wednesday, follow...

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Joe Louis Boyd

August 20, 2018

Boyd, Joe Louis, 82, passed away on August 20, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2973 Wilson Avenue, with interment in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. Vis...

Cecelia Mae Wilson

August 17, 2018

Wilson, Cecelia Mae, 80, passed away on August 17, 2018. She is survived by her children Cordario Johnson (Sonnetta), Aldon Johnson (Barbara), Keith Johnson (Regina), and Durrell Johnson; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug...

Marilyn Beatrice Barton

August 15, 2018

Barton, Marilyn Beatrice, 47, passed away on August 15, 2018. Visitation will begin 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Professional services by Rodgers-Aw...

Nancy Louise Ferrell Woods

August 15, 2018

Woods, Nancy Louise Ferrell, 70, passed away August 15, 2018. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Hudson; and brothers Darrell, Harold, Stewart and Calvin Ferrell; two great grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will begin at 11am Mo...

Devin Allen McCauley

August 14, 2018

McCauley, Devin Allen, 23, passed away on August 14, 2018. Devin was loved and cherished by so many people, consistently racing to the aid of family & friends whenever called sometimes even when he wasn't. A man who fulfilled many roles, could keep y...

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Carl Benjamin Jackson, Sr.

August 14, 2018

Jackson, Carl Benjamin Sr., 66, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his children Pauline Jackson, Shawntell Scott, and Carl Jackson, Jr.; father, Josie Johnson; siblings; Tanita Jackson, Shelby Jackson, Alber...

Lisa L. Easton

August 9, 2018

Easton, Lisa Loraine, 61, passed away on August 9, 2018. She is survived by her children Rashad Porter and Archie Porter; mother Nedetta Easton; sisters, Kathy Ferrell, Tellisa Turner, Valarie Kindel, LaShannon Akins, and Danielle Easton; brothers, G...

Bonita Neal

August 5, 2018

Neal, Bonita, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church at Shively Heights. She is survived by her children Marquita Brown and Brittany Neal; sisters, Connie Dennis, and Rhonda Dennis; four grandchildren; ...

Mattie H. VanDyke

August 4, 2018

VanDyke, Mattie Helenora, 80, passed away on August 4, 2018. She was a member of Cable Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter who passed at birth. She is survived by her children, Chester VanDyke, Shermayne VanDyke, and Re...

Joseph M. Harris

August 3, 2018

Harris, Joseph McClure, 52, passed away on August 3, 2018. He is survived by his children Terri Lewis and DeAngelo Durham; sister, Jackie Tyler; brothers, Roy Harris, Anthony Harris, James Harris, and Ricardo Allen; and three grandchildren. Funeral s...

Bobbie Ann Tolliver

July 30, 2018

Tolliver, Bobbie Ann, 65, passed away on July 30, 2018. She is survived by her brother David Hayden. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 11, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & L...

Judy Larone Perkins

July 26, 2018

Perkins, Judy Larone, 64, of Louisville, passed away on July 26, 2018. She is survived by her siblings, Billie Jean Ayers, William H. Perkins, and Donald W. Perkins. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a....

William Foster Gartin

July 23, 2018

Gartin, William Foster Sr., 58, passed away on July 23, 2018. He is survived by his children, Abrial Sanders (Farrell), and William Gartin, Jr.; mother, Vivian Gartin; siblings, Jacquelyn Gartin, Toccara gartin, Michael Gartin, Charles Gartin, and Ar...

Norman Leslie Simpson "Bike"

July 18, 2018

Simpson, Norman Leslie “Bike”, 71, passed away on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his wife Tirana Simpson; children, Keneathe Brown, Juan Simpson, Shaunta Simpson, Tirana Dishman, and Craig Simpson; mother, Rosetta Gray; siblings, Altair Bey and...

Marilyn Ann Lanier

July 18, 2018

Lanier, Marilyn Ann, 65, passed away on July 18, 2018. She is survived by her children Anthony Lanier and Dequan Lanier; siblings, Alisa Fletcher-Scott, Joetta Clayton, Geraldine Buckley, Dale Burden, James (Lil James) McGinnis; caregiver and grandda...

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Joe Louis Burton

July 14, 2018

Burton, Joe Louis, 71, passed away on July 14, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his children, Rodney Camp, Aletha Howard, Richard Burton, Reneta Graves, and Alicia O’Bannon; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Serv...

Darrell Sylvester Rudolph

July 11, 2018

Rudolph, Darrell Sylvester, 60, passed away on July 11, 2018. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at New Golden Star Baptist Church, 115 Steedley Drive. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Pre...

Lawanda Denise Garner "Nitty"

July 8, 2018

Garner, Lawanda Denise, "Nitty", 52, passed away on July 8, 2018. She is survived by her children Stephanie Edelen, Vernisa Garner, April Garner, Destinie Garner, Devon Garner, Tori Strickland, and Stephon Garner; seven sisters, five brothers; and se...

Earnest L. Robertson, Sr.

June 21, 2018

Robertson, Earnest L. Jr., 55, passed away on June 21, 2018. He is survived by his children Mytica Robertson and Earnest Robertson, III; siblings, Karen Bibbs, Diane Gordon, Marlena Kelly, Otis Maxwell, and Deborah Day; and one grandchild. Funeral se...

Archie Bea Bedingfield

June 14, 2018

Bedingfield, Archie Bea, 86, passed away on June 14, 2018. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Visitation will be 6 – 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyon...

Catherine Letitia Fletcher

June 4, 2018

Fletcher, Catherine Letitia, 86, passed away on June 4, 2018. She is survived by her brother Nathaniel Crumes. Services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, ...

Antonio Da'Shawn Cole

May 5, 2018

Cole, Antonio Da'Shawn, 19, passed away May 5, 2014. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday with the 1 p.m. funeral service scheduled at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home, 951 S. Preston Street. "Tony" attended Iroquois High School and graduated f...

Zion Le'Shaun Hanley

April 29, 2018

Hanley, Zion Le'Shaun, 18, passed away April 29, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, followed by the funeral at 12 noon, both at Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2636 Virginia Ave. "Ziggy" was born in Louisville, KY, on July...

Yolanda Evonne Blevins "Wanda"

April 20, 2018

Blevins, Yolanda Evonne “Wanda”, 66, passed away on April 20, 2018. Funeral will be 12 noon on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Lynn Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 2117 W. Maple St. with interment in Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday ...

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Roger Gaines Hicks

April 10, 2018

Hicks, Roger Gaines, 56, passed away on April 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife Myra Hicks; children Tamu Henderson, Keisha Gray, and Roger Hicks, III; mother, Ruth Hicks; siblings, Jean Smith, Judith Smith, Juanita Adams, and Preston Hicks; nine ...

Cheryl Denise Elliott

April 7, 2018

Elliott , Cheryl Denise, 56, passed away on April 7, 2018. She is survived by her children Damond and Chernise Elliott; brother, Ray Elliott; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitatio...

Yolanda Jean Branch

April 5, 2018

Branch, Yolanda Jean, 62, passed away on April 5, 2018. She is survived by her siblings Paulette Slaughter, Carol Umeh, Toni Slaughter, and Twana Lavell. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitation beginning at 12 noon and funeral ...

James Henry Johnson

April 4, 2018

Johnson, James Henry, 65, passed away on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his children DaShun Johnson and Gabrielle Brooks; siblings, Louis Calvin, Iona Fant, Ella Holland, Charles Johnson, Eva Brewer, Shelia Vernon, and Richard Johnson; and three gr...

Theresa Ann Lee Powell

April 4, 2018

Powell, Theresa Ann Lee, 57, passed away on April 2, 2018. She is survived by her children Orlandrall, Randall, Deonize, and Gary Lee, and Donte Sowell; mother, Queen Ester Lee; brothers, David and Curtis Lee; 32 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchild...

William E. Johnson, Jr. "WeeDee"

April 4, 2018

Johnson, William Edward, Jr., “WeeDee”, 47, passed away on April 4, 2018. Services will be held Friday, April 13, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Antioch Baptist Church, 3315 Dixie Hwy. Profes...

Naomi Maxine Bibb

April 4, 2018

Bibb, Naomi Maxine, 85, passed away on April 4, 2018. She is survived by her son Anthony Brown (Ebony); brother, Elmore Hoosier; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral ...

Gregory Antonio Fant

March 26, 2018

Fant, Gregory Antonio, 59, passed away on April 2, 2018. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street....

Edward V. Williams

March 13, 2018

Williams, Edward V., 75, passed away on March 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife Pastor Wanda S. Williams; children, Londa Henderson, Sherry Simmons, Micah Williams, Daniel Williams, Jocelyn Golden, and Angel Malone; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-...

Elizabeth Isola Bailey

March 12, 2018

Bailey, Elizabeth Isola, 96, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Diana Boyd; four grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 with visitat...

Paul Wayne Mitchell

March 8, 2018

Mitchell, Paul Wayne, 67, passed away on March 8, 2018. He is survived by his children Paul Rose, Gloria Rose, Heidi Johnson, and Kristian Mitchell; mother, Sadie Mae Mitchell; siblings, Samuel, John, Larry, Terry, and Gwen Mitchell; 11 grandchildren...

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David Lee Lyons

March 7, 2018

Lyons, David Lee, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was a retired Captain for LMPD and U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Lyons; son, David Lyons, Jr.; stepdaughters, Cheryl Coley and Rachel Reliford; sisters, Reb...

Purple Nicole Mitchell

March 3, 2018

Mitchell, Purple Nicole, 52, passed away on March 3, 2018. Services will be held Monday, March 12, 2018 with visitation at 11 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 S. Preston Street. Professional services by Rodg...